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Read through Chapter 4-History, Geography, and the Social Sciences. Read through Picture This on page 116 before you begin reading the chapter. It gives you great insight as to what the chapter is about. Also read the conclusion on pages 160-161. Take about 20 minutes to read through the chapter. Look at the Key Concepts on pages 116, make sure you can answer and define the terminology.
On page 128 is a reflection question. Take your time and really think about the question and reflect thoroughly. Post your response to the blog comment section below. Post your comments by Feb. 12 at 12:55pm. Also Phase 1 of your Social Studies Unit is due on Tuesday as well. Make sure you answer A-G. Type your Phase 1 and hand in at beginning of class. Points for this assignment are 35.
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When I think about absorbing I think about sitting in a desk listening to the teacher ramble on about things in the past that I feel sometimes do not come of interest to me. That is my feeling, however history is much more than that. Like the book explains if we do not know our history then we do not know what struggles people have been through. We do not know their struggles and triumphs. By learning our history it keeps us from making horrible mistakes that have been made by our ancestors. There are things in history that spark your interest although that does not always happen when it does I can recal on that moment in an instant. For example, when I was in 5th grade I can recall learning about Daniel Boone because I received a 100% on the test. However I do not remember much on the Underground Railroad because at that time it was something that did not peak my interest.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the "doing" aspect I can recall making a winter count of our own lives when I was in elementary school. Why?, because it was about me and my occurrences in my life. When people asked what a certain drawing I had represented I had fu. Telling them about what it meant to me. Doing reinforces what the instructor teaches us. Like always for any subject the more effective the teacher the more likely you are going to remember certain events and teachings.
The first thing that came into mind when I read about absorbing was listening to my grandmas tell me stories about our family history, history of our tribe, and clanship. They would always give me an opportunity to ask questions and answer questions. A lot of the time they would show me written material and pictures of relatives. They would tell me family beliefs and ways of our people. I was very fortunate to listen to these stories so that I can pass them on to my children.
ReplyDeleteFor US history course we had to look up an era in which we were studying and find news clippings on Native American news and bring that article to class and give an oral presentation on a weekly basis. This was very interesting because we had the opportunity to speak and listen to what everyone found. The article that sticks into my head was the article I found on Jim Thorpe. Everyone knows about all the accolades but this article identified some of his life struggles. This made me think that we are all human and no one is perfect.
Reflection: Absorbing and doing are the two wings of history education: What experiences have you had, in school or out, with either?
ReplyDeleteI think the best example that I can share in regards to answering this question and focusing on doing, would have to be my experience in my fourth grade classroom during my spring 2011 practicum at Pioneer Elementary School. Miss Peterson had her students’ research historical communities within North Dakota which met with the ND State Standards in the content of Social Studies. The students were to choose a location, research any historical events or sights within that community, they were also expected to include the distance in miles and driving time it took from their house to the specific location (integrated math) as well as include any expenses (lodging, meals, gas, snacks, etc) in their research. After they had completed their research they were assigned to create a traveling brochure highlighting their trip. They weren’t expected to take the actual trip however, some of the students did in order to relate to their assignment (which I thought was the coolest thing for the parents to do). An extension to this assignment and to relate to other standards was having the students create and present their PowerPoint. It was neat to hear and see the students present their traveling brochure/PowerPoint presentation.
As far as absorbing, I would probably have to use my experience in taking a course with Brian Palacek in my HUM 101 class. As far as history, we touched on topics such as ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, and Europe circa, New World Religions, the Early Americans and the Early Empires of Mesopotamia. In addition to reading on these topics, he has shared videos and personal stories that he told with great expression. His passion for history, culture, and art was so intriguing that in addition to my textbook, I visited Barnes & Noble to purchase the Atlas of World History book. Social Studies & History has always been an interest of mine since I can remember (being in grade school). In addition to videos and personal stories, he also had his and his son’s blogspot website available for further information on specific topics relating to art which in turn can relate to history (integrated art). On occasion he would read passages from the text with personality, which helped create additional interest in the topic discussed.